Newcastle United's world-class talent

Newcastle United's in-form striker Alexander Isak is an elite player – and Arsenal simply cannot afford him.

Alexander Isak has scored 17 goals in all competitions this season.

Newcastle United went a long time without a genuinely world-class player.

Then came Kieran Trippier.

Trippier, signed from Atletico Madrid three years ago, was the club’s first signing under new ownership.

Then an England international, Trippier took a pay cut to leave a Champions League te…